In God We Trust 11-8-08

Good morning, Lord Jesus. Lead me into the life You long for me to live. ... "(Jesus) said to His disciples, 'Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing. Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than birds! And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to the span of your life? If you then are not able to do so small a thing as that, why do you worry about the rest? Consider the lilies how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will He clothe you -- you of little faith!" (Luke 12:22-28). Economic crisis, increasing unemployment, decreasing financial stability -- the bad news of the gospel of the kingdoms of this world would be overwhelming if our hope were only in ourselves or the governments of this world. But our hope is in You. In God we trust. "(Our) Father knows what (we) need before (we) ask Him" (Matthew 6:8). This is the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the good news of the gospel of the kingdom of God. We are not alone, not abandoned, not forsaken. We are safe and secure in the Rock and Refuge of our salvation in You. "From the end of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint. Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I; for You are my Refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. Let me abide in Your tent forever, and find refuge under the shadow of Your wings" (Psalm 61:2-4). "You indeed are my Rock and my Fortress; for Your name's sake lead me and guide me" (Psalm 31:3). As I turn to You each day, I am turning to You as my Answer for every need and my Peace for every concern. By Your grace, I will not strive and strain and worry, but I will turn to You and trust in You to put Your thoughts in my mind and Your desires in my heart, as You lead me through whatever each day will hold. "And do not keep striving for what you are to eat and what you are to drink, and do not keep worrying. For it is the nations of the world that strive after all these things; and your Father knows that you need them. Instead, strive for His kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom" (Luke 12:29-32). Yes, Lord. By Your grace, I will not turn to the kingdoms of this world, but I will turn to You. I will not strive for their answers and security, but I will strive for Your kingdom. As You lead, I will keep giving and loving and going and doing all that You put in my heart to do and to be, without worry or fear, but with trusting faith in You (Luke 12:32-34). This is the good news I hear in my heart that overcomes all the bad news I may have to hear in my head. "And now, O Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in You" (Psalm 39:7). In God alone will I trust. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen. Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays Friends, I'm excited that the Lord just made a way to bring a new friend up from Austin, Texas with a miraculous healing prayer ministry to come join us for our School of Spiritual Ministry next week. Come join us if you can and Spread the Word! The Fountain School of Spiritual Ministry - November 12-15, 2008 hosted by Messiah Ministries in Lexington, Kentucky. Wednesday 6-9pm; Thursday 6-9pm; Friday 9am-9pm; Saturday 9am-9pm "The Fountain School of Spiritual Ministry" is a focused time of teaching, mentoring, discipleship, personal ministry, equipping, impartation, worship, and prayer led by Rev. Tommy Hays of Messiah Ministries. We will study and experience a biblical perspective of the ministry of healing and wholeness of spirit, soul and body, and apply the foundational principles of the Kingdom of God for spiritual ministry. The course combines dynamic classroom teaching in a small group setting with personal hands-on experience as students receive personal ministry and are equipped and empowered in ministry for others.For more information or to register Please Click RegisterNow or contact Marilyn at 859-317-1591 or DirOfMinistries@aol.com Invitation for our Inspirational Caribbean Cruise with Tommy Hays, hosted by "The Haven" Ministries Feb 23-28, 2009 Some additional cabins have just become available! If you would like to join us for the cruise at a great price, please contact Jeannie at The Travel Authority (937-684-9046 or 800-727-7277 OR Jeannie.Anderson@thetravelauthority.com) to receive further information. Subscribe free by email to Messiah Ministries -- MessiahMin@aol.com Please Click Here to Order our Ministry Resources On-Line -- "Preparing the Way of the Lord ... Ministering the Healing Love of God" www.messiah-ministries.org 2800 Tates Creek Rd; Lexington, KY 40502